Josimar Cousín

Josimar Cousín
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1998-02-18) February 18, 1998 (age 26)
La Habana, Cuba
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Josimar Isaac Cousín (born February 18, 1998) is a Cuban professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.

Career

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On May 25, 2023, Cousín signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox for a $100,000 signing bonus.[1] He spent his first affiliated season split between the rookie–level Arizona Complex League White Sox, High–A Winston-Salem Dash, and Double–A Birmingham Barons. In 15 starts between the three teams, Cousín accumulated a 5.56 ERA with 47 strikeouts across 55.0 innings of work.[2]

On December 20, 2023, the White Sox selected Cousín's contract and added him to their 40-man roster.[3] He was optioned to the Triple–A Charlotte Knights to begin the 2024 season.[4] On April 16, 2024, Cousín was designated for assignment following the promotion of Jonathan Cannon.[5] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Double–A Birmingham on April 20.[6] On November 6, he elected free agency.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "'He's just a monster': Montgomery leads White Sox in AFL". mlb.com. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  2. ^ "White Sox's Josimar Cousin: Selected to 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  3. ^ "White Sox Designate Luis Patiño For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  4. ^ "White Sox's Josimar Cousin: Reassigned to minor-league camp". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  5. ^ "White Sox Designate Josimar Cousin For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  6. ^ "White Sox Outright Josimar Cousin". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  7. ^ https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2024/
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